Once you’ve tracked down Cheap Tickets & Promotional Vouchers for the London Eye then it’s time to start turning your head to practical matters. Follow our money-saving tips & tricks to help you save time & money during your visit;
1. London Eye; Cheap Ticket Options & FREE Rescheduling
Worth noting you can make some easy savings when you book online in advance with tickets priced from just £29pp. With savings of up to £10pp for walk up prices, booking online also allows you to reschedule your visit up to three times should your plans change, (free of charge). On the day simply head straight for boarding line at your stipulated time to access the London Eye.
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2. London Eye; Queue Times
Worth noting that timed-ticket holders will not be able to join the queue until your allocated time slot. Ticket times are checked by staff on the day so you are likely to be turned away if you try to join the queue earlier than your stipulated time. Standard ticket holders should anticipate a 45 wait in line before reaching a pod during busy times. Fast Track ticket holders wait time should be around 20 minutes, (subject to seasonality). A rotation on the London Eye lasts for around 30 minutes.
The London Eye, (photo; Phil Loach)
3. London Eye; Fast Track Tickets
A Fast Track ticket allows you to bypass the bulk of the queues by making use of a dedicated priority entrance. Although Fast Track tickets will not completely avoid the queues, (the London Eye suggest you should anticipate up to a 20 minute wait during peak times), it will substantially reduce your waiting times. Fast Track tickets come at a premium so it’s worth balancing the additional cost against time savings. Fast Track ticket holders enter the line via a separate entrance so look out for the small marquee marked Fast Track Entrance to present your tickets to a member of staff positioned by this entry point.
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4. London Eye; Choose Your Line
If you have booked online tickets, then ensure you have joined the correct line for BOARDING rather than queuing to purchase tickets. It may seem like simple advice, but many a person has joined the wrong queue so if in doubt check with a member of staff before joining a queue! Fast Track ticket holders should report to the FAST TRACK ENTRANCE directly in front of the London Eye, (close to the gift shop), rather than joining the standard boarding queue.
5. The London Eye; Timing
Timing is everything, particularly during busy times, if you are looking to beat the queues. The London Eye states that the busiest times of the day to visit are between 11am & 3pm so worth bucking the trend and visiting outside these hours. Closing times vary at London Eye so worth checking out the times on the day of your visit and plan accordingly.
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National Theatre, (photo; Phil Loach)
6. London Eye; The Weather
When planning a visit to the London Eye, it’s clearly important to factor in the weather. During peak times, the queue extends out passed the covered area so worth preparing for inclement weather. The capsules are completely enclosed so you’ll be protected from the elements but it may have an impact upon your view. Worth being aware that tickets purchased online do allow you to reschedule your visit up to three times FREE of charge via their ticket portal.
7. London Eye; Photos
As you make your way through the queue, you’ll be asked to pose for a photo opportunity where you can see your image as you exit your pod. This is not obligatory so you can simply decline and continue making your way along the queue if this isn’t for you. There is a further photo opportunity near the end of your time in the capsule too. Look out for passholder discounts on any photographic souvenirs purchased. Remember you can take your own photos & videos throughout your 30 minute journey around the London Eye.
8. The London Eye; Merlin Passholders
Guests with a valid Merlin Pass can access the London Eye as well a whole host of other attractions including LEGOLAND Windsor, Warwick Castle & London Sea Life Aquarium during the year. Keep an eye out for restrictions on use at the London Eye with Merlin Passes depending upon the pass you have purchased.
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The London Eye, (photo; Phil Loach)
London Eye; More Tips & Tricks
Don’t Forget Your Camera; snap away from within your capsule of great views over London including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, River Thames & the London skyline.
Know Your Sights; there is no signage within the pods so best for those that know the sights of London.
Pack a Mac; the boarding queue extends out to an uncovered area so you’ll be subjected to the unpredictability of the English weather. Always worth having a waterproof with you should the weather turn.
Left Luggage; charged storage facilities are now in place as luggage and suitcases are not permitted on the London Eye. Left luggage facilities can be found within the main ticket office where items should be collected by the end of the day or you’ll find hefty overnight surcharges in place. This is a substantially more cost effective option than making use of the left luggage facilities at Waterloo Station. More information available at The London Eye; Left Luggage Facilities.
Picnics; unfortunately no food & drink is allowed within your capsule unless served by staff from the London Eye during an experience package. Worth noting that bags are searched before embarkation.
Eye Lounge Bar; enjoy a drink with a view within the Eye Lounge Bar situated within the main building. Although the lounge bar comes as standard with a VIP London Eye experience, it is open to the public too.
London On A Budget; we’ve plenty of money saving ideas for those planning a visit to London to help keep the costs down. More information within our Budget Guide To London.
London Eye, (photo; Phil Loach)
London Eye; Did You Know?
1. For superstitious reasons, there is no number 13 London Eye capsule.
2. Whilst there are 32 capsules in total, the thirteenth capsule has been replaced by the number 33.
3. The total number of capsules on the London Eye represent the 32 boroughs of London.
4. The London Eye can carry 800 people at any one time with each rotation taking 30 minutes to complete.
5. You can see up to 25 miles from the top of the London Eye on a clear day.
6. Not many people realise that the London Eye contributes 1% of ticket sales in perpetuity to the local community. This has already raised in excess of £14 million for the local community over the past 26 years.
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